State Representative Julie Casimiro says she’s worried about the health impacts of vaping.
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UK-Based Wind Company Chooses RI For US Headquarters
Rhode Island’s state economic development agency voted Monday night to approve a $1.9 million tax credit for an international wind energy company establishing its U.S. headquarters in Quonset.
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“It’s Infuriating Us”: New Bedford Fishermen Oppose Vineyard Wind’s $10 Million Compensation Offer
Vineyard Wind proposed its first compensation package for Massachusetts fishermen on Thursday who stand to lose major profits with the creation of the largest offshore wind farm in the country. The industry wasn’t happy with the offer.
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"A Big Fugazi": Why Fishermen Still Can't Get Behind Offshore Wind
Vineyard Wind is expected to start construction of the nation’s first large-scale offshore wind farm this fall. The $2 billion project has come after a seven year battle between the company, federal regulators, and fishermen who are concerned about the effects of wind farms on their livelihoods. Despite industry efforts to address the economic impact, the maritime industry says its concerns are far from settled.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For April 19
April showers bring …. May revenue estimates? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has a little less than four years left in his second term at […]
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RI Sports Betting Pulls In $1.03M In First Six Weeks
The first revenue numbers for legal sports betting in Rhode Island are just over a million dollars in the first six weeks. The state will get fifty-one percent of that, after operating expenses. Revenue estimates predicted the state making nearly 12 million dollars by this summer, so that’s a little low, if you’re looking at […]
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After A Week Without Heat, Newport’s Restaurant Scene Gets Back To Work
As of Monday, almost every single customer in Newport had gas restored. Some 7,000 lost heat and hot water.
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Fall River Pot Shop Draws Rhode Island Customers
Legal, recreational marijuana is on sale now in Fall River. And it may be a far cry from what you’d expect.
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Lawsuit Filed To Halt Providence Skyscraper Project
The Providence City Council, and a New York-based real estate developer are the subject of a lawsuit aimed at blocking a 46-story skyscraper proposal in the City. The Providence real estate group Peter Scotti and Associates and the nonprofit group Building Bridges Providence filed the suit in Superior Court Friday. Building Bridges is led by […]
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